Gilbert Christian Schools - Val Vista Campus
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on 05/12/2026, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies observed during the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 05/12/2026, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the insp
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/5/2025Compliance (Annual)
There were no deficiencies at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/5/2025, but are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Hand Sanitizer
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 8/6/2024 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Services. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was given to the director to complete. Please submit within 10 days. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time o
Oct 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Initial Monitoring Inspection Due at This Time Could Not Be Conducted Due to a Temporary Closure of the FacilityInitial Monitoring
The Initial Monitoring Inspection due at this time could not be conducted due to a temporary closure of the facility. The temporary closure was confirmed on 10/10/2023 by a phone call to the facility. Compliance Officer #1 is Patti Longman Compliance Officer #2 is Denise Ruffalo.
Aug 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Initial Inspection Conducted on 8/11/2023 and Are Subject To…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were observed during the Initial inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Please submit diploma and Statement of Services, refund policy, and enrollment/disenrollment documentation via the LMS portal. During the Exit interview, the following items were discussed but not limited to: *Ensure the use